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There are many streaming services to choose from
But there are only two real contenders for the stop slot, Spotify and Apple Music.As these two titans battle for total dominance of our
music streaming allegiance, we consumers reap the rewards as both services has transformed themselves to compete.Spotify has the advantage
at the moment with a much larger user base, at least outside the US
Of course, it's the only service of the two where you don't want to pay - Apple may offer a short, 7-day free trial, but Spotify lets you
Designed and backed by one of the most recognisable brands in the world, Apple Music has increased its standing tenfold thanks to plenty of
exclusive releases and seamless integration with iOS devices
which service is right for you in terms that actually make a difference to your day-to-day life
30 million songs in its virtual catalog, Apple Music has more than 40 million to choose from
Apple Music will have you covered.Plus, this being an Apple product, its interface is easy to navigate both on a Mac/PC and in more portable
it costUnlike Spotify, which offers both free /and/ paid versions, Apple Music only offers a free trial version before it requires you to
trials are limiting, especially to those looking to experience the service on a long term basis
Giving users limited access to the full experience of its service might seem like a better deal in the short term, but it suffers in the
long-term compared to the free/ad-filled version Spotify offers.Still, having three different payment plans does show Apple wants its users
who are willing to cough up a more dynamic approach
especially as this rate still gives you access to every facet of its service
does Apple Music offerAdmittedly, Apple has gone to great means to cut Spotify and the smaller music streaming services out of the picture
card.Apple Music also offers Beats 1, the vanguard for a wider push towards original broadcasting on the service
With Apple already planning more stations for the service, this original broadcasting angle is a facet Spotify simply has no answer
what MySpace was back in its heydey
And Apple Music is doubling down on the visual side with original programs such as Carpool Karaoke: The Series (a longer version of James
you'll find on your phone or tablet
exclusives and your imported iTunes library.That said, the setup does suit using larger tablets, as having more screen real estate makes the
music librarySpotify currently boasts over 30 million songs
stratosphere, with a heavy focus on promoting new tracks and breakthrough artists
Curated playlists are almost always the first thing you see when you load any version of the app, with the service seemingly designing
playlists for almost every musical subgenre
These are constantly being updated too, so your favorite ones never grate following extended use.Discover Weekly, the playlist based off
system) - paid and unpaid access
can sign up and access every track in its catalog for free.There are ads every few songs, but you can tailor 15 playlists that feature the
You also get access to top curated playlists like Discover Weekly
In the past you did not have full control over playback, and were only able to skip a limited number of times per hour.Rather than locking
content behind a paywall, Spotify wisely seals away features that simply make the service more dynamic
Want to listen to music without any adverts Want to download as many tracks as you want to your smartphone to listen to them when away from
exclusivity of using Spotify
Sure, there are podcasts that are exclusive to the platform (along with plenty of others you can find on iTunes or Stitcher), but Spotify
likes of ESPN and Comedy Central bringing some of their shows to Spotify users
However, neither seem to be resonating with users as rumor has it that Spotify might scrap its current slate of shows entirely and head
straight back to the drawing board
It caches some audio for when you lose signal, and uses less of your data allowance
75 per cent less according to Spotify
available on screen at any one time
experience.The tile system is just small enough to make selecting new albums and playlists easy while packing in plenty of content into a
each user.Being able to work with multiple platforms is another huge asset
Being able to work on almost any type of smartphone and tablet increases the scope for its audience and the UIs for all these platforms are
Being able to play Spotify from your console - such as the version running on PS4 - is a massive tick for the service, as is the ease with
library and exclusive content
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